Lawmakers are facing an outcry from family members devastated by the state’s high death toll.
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Posted inNation & World
Vaccine shortage hits poor countries
The crisis stems mostly from India’s decision to stop exporting from its Serum Institute factory.
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Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
COVID-19 case count in Maine exceeds 300 for fourth straight day
Though 37% of Mainers have now received a first vaccine dose, the unvaccinated population is disproportionately young.
Posted inNation & World
Countries worldwide hit new records for COVID-19 cases, deaths
The World Health Organization says infection rates are climbing in every global region, driven by new virus variants and too many countries coming out of lockdown too soon.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
States slow to order allotted vaccine doses even as infections climb
At one point last week, 13 states had more than 100,000 doses apiece available and unordered, says a federal official.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump officials celebrated efforts to block, alter CDC reports on coronavirus
Many of the Trump officials clashing with government scientists had little or no previous experience in combating infectious disease.
Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Local & State, News
Skowhegan man charged with using PPP loan for a barber pole light, church donation
Nathan Reardon was charged in relation to 4 separate applications for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling nearly $240,000.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Rise in reckless driving another consequence of COVID
The pandemic took a lot of people off the roads, but Maine still had an increase in fatal accidents.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Vaccine supplies trickling down to small Maine medical practices
The Maine CDC distributed 400 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to 4 independent primary care practices around the state this week but won’t be able to ship any next week because of reduced supply.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Policies to support Maine children, families should be supported by equity and data
The 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals positive trends as well as key areas of concern.